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...and here it is - located properly.

OK a bit more research reveals this is actually the breather hose for the Intermediate Reduction Drive (IRD). From what I can see in the workshop manuals it should only be attached in one place and that's at the side of the engine block. Quite why it's ever been attached to the RH Track Rod with...

OK I've traced the problem but just need an answer to a 'daft' question! In essence there seems to be a metal expansion and\or overflow pipe that comes up behind the engine block. It terminates behind the engine block in a shepherds crook type shape or at least a bent over 'U' shape. It's...

Thanks Nodge68. I'll have a look..... Cheers.

Thanks for the feedback guys. It feels like something is actually touching against the levers behind the clutch and break peddles. Sorry; can't think of any better way to describe it. I guess it's back to the garage!

Just had my anti-roll bars done at the garage (not a Landrover specialist). At the same time they were removing the remains of a stone from one of the rear brake drums. This involved cleaning up and making sure the drum and pad faces were clean. The whole lot cost £200 which seemed a bit on the...

Freelander 1 TD4 2004 (later edition) Just coming up to 100,000 miles Several issues over time but many have been attributable to just wear and tear. One 'biggy' though was an IRD failure at around 4 years old - 38,000 miles That cost £900 to replace (fitted). Note failure not wear and...

This is almost certainly down to regulated voltage supply coming from the battery to the ECU. In my case I had the problem after using a mini compressor to top up the air in the two front tyres. Not a massive drain on the battery but even with the engine running it was enough to spike out and...

Bottom line is the original part isn’t really up to the job! Having said that though mine lasted the best part of eight years before it failed. If the plastic moulding isn’t too badly damaged then your best option is to rebuild it with epoxy. Depending on the damage it might need to be done in...

I've got a Freelander TD4 2004 90K on the clock. There's something rattling underneath towards the back. Much worse on bumpy roads and goes away on smooth roads. I'v had a good look underneath and there's nothing obvious. I'm beginning to think it's suspension but not 100% convinced. Anyone come...

Yep – this has been common on a lot of vehicles now for some time. Pad wears down – sensor couple makes contact with break disk – circuit completes – warning light goes back to dash board! Basic stuff ; but not on Freelanders! Fuel pump fails – electrical potential...

Got the car back from the Land Rover guys and surprise surprise it was the low pressure fuel pump. The one that sits just above the fuel tank on the drivers side rear wheel arch. The Land Rover guys reckon they can go at any time and hinted that their not the best feature on a Freelander...

……so wear and tear coming with the age of the vehicle or just something that can go at any time. I’m guessing wear and tear given there must be a limited number of cycles an electro mechanical pump can run?

Hi Guys, I’m sure I’m not the first or the last to encounter this – but! I’ve got a Freelander TD4 (2004). It’s 8 years old and on the whole there haven’t been too many problems with it. However today it’s done something really strange. Basically whilst driving along it’s suddenly lost...